Does anyone have one of these? I have two Janome machines, My husband bought me one for Valentines day 8yrs ago and it does simple stitches and I just love it but I went out and bought a new Janome mc9500 14 months ago and have used it very little. What I am wanting to know is how is it at quilting? I haven't tried it, I just can't seem to stay away from my other machine.
shoot, maybe I'm afraid of tearing it up for what I paid for it.

I have an older Janome that I have had for years. They tend to be pretty sturdy machines. I have since gotten other machines but still go back and use it once in a while. Mine does embroidery work as well. Maybe start on a small project like a wall hanging or table runner to get your feet wet. After spending on a new machine you are going to want to get your money's worth. It doesn't mean that you have to abandon your other machine. I have 2 to 3 machines set up at any given time as each has their own perks. Favorite foot, speed, certain stitch.

Hi! I have the Janome 6600 and the MC 11000. My hubby got me the 11000 for my anniversary, birthday and christmas all combined :) . I love both machines and I do free hand quilting on both of them as they both have 9" throats. They even have a new quilting foot out along with a different bobbin case to do the free hand quilting the bobbin case has a looser thread tension about 40% less so it is easier to do the freehand quilting. I hope this helps encourage you to use your great machine, you will love using it, I do. :D LOL

hi, I have the 9000 which I have had for 10 yrs and then 2 yrs ago I bought the 10001 mc. When I got my first janome I did not use it. Always went and used my older Kenmore. then one day I said if I am ever going to use it I need to give up my Kenmore. So I put the old one away and started with the 9000 and never looked back. Now the 9000 is on the back burner "so to speak" and I use the 10001 for most all my sewing and quilting. I do love them both. I also have the mc 3500 to carry to class and quilt guild with me as the others are too heavy. I quilt my smaller quilts on them, I download embroidery patterns from the computor and it works well. Good Luck and get it out and use it, you won't be sorry. marge

My computer is acting up tonight, but I wanted to try to reply. I am partial to Janome machines. I have a Kenmore I bought in 1978 that was made by Janome, and I have a MC11000, MC4800, 1600p, Compulock 888 and Magnolia 7034D. The MC11000 is an embroidery/sewing and quilting machine. The MC4800 is a sewing machine - loaded with features (bought before they converted it to a quilting companion). I bought the 1600P to use on my quilting frame - does only straight stitch - but it does have a deeper throat (9").

What do you plan to do with your MC9500? I think the throat on it is about 7 1/2" and wouldn't do as well for a machine quilting frame. I have read where other quilters have used their smaller machine on a quilting frame, but you just have about a 4" area to sew before you have to roll the quilt. With a 9" throat, you have a larger area to sew. I am waiting to be able to buy at least a 13-17" machine so I won't have to roll my quilt so much.

I have the MC 9000 and the MC9500 and I love both machines - Janome's are workhorses. I use both machines for quilting and embroidery and have never had a problem with either one of them, other than the auto threader getting out of alignment now & then. I have done piecing, quilt in the ditch and even some free motion (let's call that "practice art") :lol: with both my machines. I have quilted the smaller crib to queen size and pieced a king size on both machines. I am going to sell the 9000, only because I don't need two machines that do embroidery and am looking to purchase another Janome that I will be able to use with a handiquilter frame that I also plan to purchase this year. I hadn't sewn a thing since 7th grade when I bought the 9000 & got it because I wanted to embroidery ~ then I made my first quilt and I was hooked. Wanted larger embroidery area so got the 9500 and haven't stopped since but since I don't think I'm ever going to get the hang of the free motion my plan is to move into a quilt frame & neither the 9000 or 9500 have the throat space I want then. Use the embroidery feature - you'll be hooked. I think I initially embroideried everything my family owns unless they hid it someplace!

I would like to thank everyone for replying back to me.
I have started to practice using this machine and I like it, I have much more to learn.
I am thinking about buying a machine to use only for quilting.
Any input would be appreciated.
sherri